Maldives
Not just for honeymooners: Less flop more bop at this flash new Maldives resort
If you don’t want to be wedded to a far-off atoll, consider a casual fling at a brand-new luxury offering just a 15-minute speed boat from Male’s international airport.
- by Paul Chai
The things no one tells you about visiting this bucket-list paradise
Getting to the Maldives is an expensive, time-zone-warping, flight-jigsawing effort. And you don’t want to get stuck in the capital overnight.
- by Kate Allman
Not just honeymooners: This spectacular resort welcomes all comers
Avani+ Fares resort sits beside a healthy 220-metre house reef, a home for marine life and corals, giving the easiest access to “pure nature”.
- by Jane Reddy
These six transformative trips will enrich your mind and body
Much-needed time out is even better in an exotic location. If you’re in need of some cup-filling, you can’t go wrong with these revitalising journeys.
- by Julietta Jameson
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Hate Christmas? Here are five places you can go to avoid it altogether
There are large parts of this planet where Christmas passes almost unnoticed. No sleigh bells, no mistletoe, no silly hats, no turkey and no jollity to make you feel like you’re missing out.
- by Michael Gebicki
New resort in paradise is just 15 minutes from an international airport
The Maldives is an expensive destination, but a new resort opening in November at least cuts the expense of transfer flights.
- by Julietta Jameson
A new premium Maldives airline with all-flat seats is headed for Australia
Beond plans to launch Australia’s first direct flight to the Maldives, offering a private jet-like experience for a surprisingly reasonable price tag.
- by Katherine Scott
This resort wants you to move in and work for a month. I tried it
A dazzling overwater villa at this Maldives resort is my new office. The only problem is separating work from play.
- by Jenny Hewett
Milaidhoo Island, Maldives: The honeymoon destination that's also perfect for a solo traveller
Holidaying alone in a luxury overwater villa has its upsides.
- by Nina Karnikowski
I paid nearly $20,000 to stay at a luxury resort. Here’s what I learnt
You've seen the shots on Instagram, but is it really worth forking out thousands of dollars to stay in a Maldives overwater bungalow?
- by Bianca O'Neill
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